Origin
Phoenix, IL
Afternoon in Phoenix on Sunday
Local time
4:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Phoenix, IL to Berwyn, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
22.8 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Phoenix, IL
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Berwyn, IL
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Trip Overview
Phoenix, IL to Berwyn, IL is 22.8 miles and takes about 38 minutes via Harlem Avenue and Tri-State Tollway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its brief duration and surface road profile, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a segment of a larger trip without requiring an overnight stay. You'll spend most of your time on local roads, so plan for typical traffic conditions associated with suburban travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harlem Avenue | 8.6 mi | 15m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 8.4 mi | 10m |
| East 147th Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Riverside Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Halsted Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 95th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Vincennes Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Oak Park Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Harlem Avenue
— 8.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phoenix, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on Vincennes Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Vincennes Avenue
2
Continue on IL 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Halsted Street
3
Turn left onto IL 83
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
East 147th Street
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 294
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 17
Toward US 12, US 20: 95th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto US 12; US 20
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West 95th Street
8
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward IL 43 North
9
Turn right onto IL 43
8.6 mi
·
15 min
·
Harlem Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Riverside Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Drive
11
Turn slight left onto Oak Park Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oak Park Avenue
12
Turn left onto West Cermak Road
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Cermak Road
13
Arrive at destination
West Cermak Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 13.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
IL 83 / East 147th Street
Turn left onto IL 83 / East 147th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Merge onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 12, US 20: 95th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward US 12, US 20: 95th Street
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
IL 43 / Harlem Avenue
Turn right onto IL 43 / Harlem Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.48 one way
$6.96 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| premium | $4.81 | $4.31 | $8.63 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $3.37 | $6.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.50
Tri-state Tollway
(8.4 mi)
$0.50
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Berwyn, IL
Afternoon in Berwyn on Sunday
Local time
4:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Sunny
NW 10 mph
13% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely surface roads, with 0% highway driving. You'll cover 8.6 miles on Harlem Avenue, which will likely feel like a consistent stretch of local cruising. Expect to navigate through suburban areas with frequent intersections rather than open highway. The transition between main roads will be noticeable as you move from one surface street to the next.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on Harlem Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near IL 83 / East 147th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (IL 83 / East 147th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Phoenix, IL
Full guide →Phoenix is the capital of the state of Arizona, the most populous city in the American Southwest. Warm and sunny winter weather have ensured a thriving tourism industry, and the city has become the region's primary political, cultural, economic, and transportation center. Phoenix is extremely hot and dry in the summertime, so always have sunscreen with you! It had about 1,625,000 residents in 2021, and is the fifth largest city in the United States.
Arriving in Berwyn, IL
Full guide →Founded 1908
Berwyn is a city in the Chicagoland region of Illinois.
Top landmarks
- • Arthur J. Dunham House — historic house in Berwyn, Illinois
- • Mr. Robert Silhan House — historic house in Illinois, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 22.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.6 miles on Harlem Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.50 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (IL 83 / East 147th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Berwyn, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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